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Fort Lee, Nj, Us

Executive Coach for leaders at all levels, including C-suite and entrepreneurs. developing and implementing innovative business strategies and achieving personal and professional goals. These services include: Leading talent management strategies, enhancing workforce capabilities and retention. Designing and implementing organizational structures, improving operational efficiency. Developing leadership programs, fostering executive growth and strategic vision. Enhancing employee engagement and managing labor relations effectively. Pioneering and driving DEI initiatives, promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace culture andenhancing leadership impact. Reimagining organizational design, driving effectiveness across all levels. Developing key talent management solutions, optimizing workforce efficiency. Facilitating change management, supporting staff and leadership during transitions.

New York, Ny, Us

Led Human Resource Business Partner team supporting Macy’s global supply chain. Provided thought leadership for major initiatives, which resulted in significant improvement of colleague retention, woman and minority representation, team engagement and leadership capabilities. Partnered with center’s of excellence to develop improved compensation, leadership development and talent acquisition initiatives required for all areas of the supply chain network.

New York, Ny, Us

Senior human resources business partner for Corporate functions across Macy's Inc. Developed and executed HR strategies that align with the organizations' business objectives and priorities. Broad and progressive experience in talent development, employee relations and organization development. Directed high performing HR teams supporting business leaders across various parts of the organization, including Merchants, Finance, Marketing, Private Brands, Legal, Corporate Communications and Human Resources. Led the development and implementation of people strategies focused on growing leadership capabilities necessary to deliver on Company strategies. Responsible to align the long and short term strategies for the HR function and manage the as HR budget. Experienced rapid and complex changing work environments and cultural transformation.

New York, Ny, Us

HR business partner for Macys.com (MCOM) during a time of extreme growth, organizational change and contributions to Macy’s Inc performance as a whole. Team delivered outstanding results in talent acquisition, learning & leadership, DE&I and employee relations, in a competitive and challenging talent landscape. Ensured MCOM maintained a start up culture during a time of significant growth. Was a thought leader and instrumental in launching a series of conversations with our CEO to connect with employees on issues of diversity and inclusion. Influential leader with the HR transformation planning work, moving from a decentralized to centralized organization. Led several reorganizations of teams, departments and divisions each requiring organization design, talent assessment, talent placement, design of career paths, change management, building credibility with new partners and a focus on engagement.

Functioned in multiple corporate HR leadership roles, each with progressive responsibility over 15+ year timeframe. Opportunities culminated to senior Human Resources generalist for the Merchant and Corporate organizations. Provided leadership in talent acquisition, employee relations, executive development and equity in hiring and compensation practices. Designed and implemented company’s Diversity Council and Employee Resources Groups. Led several work/life initiatives to improve employee engagement and make the organization more desirable to external candidates.

Responsible for the recruitment, placement, development and succession planning of store line executives within the Long Island region. Played a key role in regional reorganizations, store openings and closings and the resulting needs and impact to talent.

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of all aspects of a Human Resources department for a specialty retail chain, during a rapid expansion of the company. Established all Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures, including compensation, benefits, learning and development, recruitment and payroll.

Led all phases of retail operations, including staffing, team building, merchandising, inventory control and customer relations. Developed an inventory record keeping system that was implemented chain-wide.